DOG COULD BE FIRST HUMAN-TO-ANIMAL TRANSMISSION

Animal health experts said on Wednesday the quarantined dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong could be the first case of human-to-animal transmission, although they cautioned the matter remained under investigation. The dog has tested “weak positive” for the virus which indicates a low level of infection, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said. Animal health experts examining the Hong Kong case said pet owners should not be overly concerned and not abandon their pets.